HTC 5G Hub

Yes, it's technically a hotspot — but with a 5-inch screen, a full build of Android 9 Pie, and both USB-C and Ethernet ports, the HTC 5G Hub is far more than a dumb puck. It's powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor and X50 modem, capable of delivering blazingly fast (up to 2.63 Gbps) wireless Internet to up to 20 devices at a time. You can also load it up with apps and use it as a chubby tablet to watch movies or listen to music. Its 32GB of storage can be expanded via a MicroSD slot, and its 7,660 mAh battery supports reverse charging, so it can keep your other devices going if necessary. It'll launch on Sprint's brand-new 5G network later this year.

Microsoft Hololens 2 Headset

Clunky and somewhat uncomfortable, Microsoft's first Hololens mixed-reality headset was still notable for its all-in-one design and ambition. With the Hololens 2, the promise of the original seems within grasp. Its improved ergonomics provide multiple-hour comfort for most people, and its holographic engine has been improved with a larger field of view, eye tracking tech, and better hand tracking. While it's not meant for consumer use — think floating, real-world instructions instead — it does offer a glimpse of the future for both work and play.

Pearl x Supreme Studio Select Drum Set

The streetwear icon makes its way to the stage in the Pearl x Supreme Studio Select Drum Set. This five-drum set includes a 22" x 18" bass, 10" x 7" and 12" x 8" toms, a 16" x 16" floor tom, and a 14" x 5.5" snare, crafted using six-ply, 5.4mm birch or African mahogany shells. All five are wrapped with the Supreme logo and are accompanied by a set of Zildjian cymbals complete with chrome-finish stands.

Anker Powerhouse 200 Portable Battery

Leave the generator behind on your next outing and bring the Anker Powerhouse 200 instead. As the name suggests, this sub-seven-pound gadget houses a 200Wh battery pack, capable of charging laptops, tablets, and phones multiple times, or even running small appliances for hours. A 12V car outlet, USB-C PD port, two USB 3.0 ports, and a 110V AC outlet provide a number of ways to access all that juice, and it can recharge in a number of ways, too — using a USB-C Power Delivery car or wall charger, an AC outlet, or a solar charger.

Black 3.0 Acrylic Paint

It's not technically as black as Vantablack, but your eyes may not be able to tell the difference. The latest salvo in an ongoing feud between British artists Stuart Semple and Anish Kapoor, Black 3.0 Acrylic Paint is claiming to be the "flattest, mattest, black acrylic paint in the world," and unlike Vantablack, which Kapoor holds exclusive rights to, it's available to everyone — except for Kapoor. It absorbs between 98 and 99 percent of visible light, compared to Vantablack's 99.6 percent absorption across the visible, UV and infrared spectrums, and unlike Vantablack, it can be touched and handled just like regular acrylic paint. While the winner of Semple and Kapoor's feud has yet to be settled, the real winners are artists worldwide.

SLD Laser Automotive Headlights

Developed by Nobel Prize-winning illumination scientist Shuji Nakamura, SLD Laser's LaserLight headlight system aims to redefine automotive lighting. 10 times brighter than current LED lights, the system can light objects up to a kilometer (.62 miles) away, yet thanks to the beam's pinpoint nature, can be directed down and to the sides to avoid the eyes of oncoming drivers. In a more futuristic application, it can also transmit data to the driver-assistance systems of other cars using a standard known as Li-Fi. SLD's LaserLight system will be available in Europe this year as OEM equipment on models including the BMW M and 5 Series, but due to regulations, no US launch date has been set.

Brydge iPad Pro Keyboards

The removal of the home button and flat-sided design of the new iPad Pros make them look less like an iOS device and more like a MacBook screen that's been separated from its keyboard. Brydge's latest offering makes them whole again. Available for both the 11- and 12.9-inch models, they offer full backlit keyboards with dedicated iOS keys, aluminum bodies, and robust, multi-angle hinges. Face the iPad forward and use it as a touchscreen laptop, face it outward and use the keyboard as a stand, or fold it over for tablet use with the keyboard resting behind the screen. They come in space gray or silver and include a protective rear cover.

Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster Guitar

Three years in the making, the Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster Guitar blends elements of acoustic and electric guitars like no instrument before it. Inside the hollow, Telecaster-inspired body sits the Acoustic Engine, an electronic box developed with the acoustic pickup gurus at Fishman. It provides access to a curated selection of voices, allowing the guitar to mimic the sounds of different woods and bodies — including electrics — at the flick of a switch. It also has a new Noiseless pickup, a mahogany neck for added warmth, and the patent-pending Stringed Instrument Resonance System, which gives it a naturally loud, dynamic sound.

Keychron K1 Mechanical Keyboard

There's a reason people are still converting Apple Extended Keyboards to USB. There's something about the feel and sound of mechanical keyboards that membrane-based models just can't match. The Keychron K1 Mechanical Keyboard uses Fraly low profile blue switches to provide a vintage typing experience in a more modern package. Available in black or space gray, in 87 or 104 key versions, and for Mac or Windows, it measures just 18mm high, with an aircraft-grade aluminum body, LED lighting, and Bluetooth wireless with USB Type-C charging.

Lexar Professional 1TB SDXC Memory Card

More megapixels generally equal more detail in your photos. They definitely mean more storage is required to hold each shot. The Lexar Professional 1TB SDXC Memory Card was built with this in mind. It offers write speeds of up to 70MB/s and reads up to 95MB/s, making it ideal for 4K video work as well as high-res stills. Class 10 certified, it also makes for quick transfers when the shoot is over and editing begins.

Mui Wooden Digital Display

Driven by a "calm design" ethos, Mui has created a display that doesn't look like a screen at all. Instead, it's made from natural wood, with a hidden LCD display and a touch interface for control. It can show the weather, let you control your music, display messages, interact with Google Assistant, and can work with a host of other services and devices via IFTTT. Equally important is what it lacks: a large glowing screen and a speaker, making it a minimally invasive way to bring some Internet-driven smarts into your living space.

Butterfly iQ Personal Ultrasound

The Ultrasound has been in use since the 1950s, but costs have kept them from being available to two-thirds of the world. Developed by the same man who helped in the creation of Next Generation DNA-sequencing the IQ is the world's first ultrasound capable of whole-body imaging and is available worldwide for a fraction of the cost of a traditional machine. It's about the size of an electric razor, is made from durable anodized aluminum, and produces clinical-quality ultrasounds uploaded via iPhone to Butterfly's HIPAA compliant cloud storage service for easy sharing amongst health professionals and patients.

LG UltraWide Monitor

Stretching 49 inches across, the LG 49WL95 UltraWide Monitor is ideal for those who spend their days shuffling multiple windows. It has a resolution of 5120 x 1440 — the equivalent of two 27-inch QHD screens stuck together — and a PPI of 108, making text crisp and photographs pop. Its USB-C connection can provide power to laptops, a Picture by Picture mode lets content from multiple sources appear side-by-side, and support for HDR 10 and 4K video make the slightly curved screen a great way to take in immersive content.

Wemo Mini Smart Plug

Not all smart plugs are created equal. The Wemo Mini Smart Plug rises above the rest with a thoughtful design and plus compatibility. It works with Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple HomeKit, among other services, and has clever features like an "Away Mode" that randomly turns connected lamps on and off — so any would-be burglars won't be sitting in their vans, pointing at your house precisely the minute your lights come on. In addition, its slender design puts the power button in plain sight and doesn't block the outlet above/below it, which has the added benefit of letting you use two in a single spot.

Maxwell Infinitum Acoustic Guitar

New Zealand-based designer Maxwell Custom has reimagined the acoustic guitar with Infinitum. Crafted from local Kahikatea and Black Maire woods using CNC machining and thermal modification, it does away with string pegs, instead attaching them directly to the soundboard with carbon fiber bracing. The standard, front-facing sound hole has likewise been removed, replaced by openings on the sides of the body that are obscured by undulations that give the instrument its namesake infinity symbol-like profile.

Vector Robot

Since personal assistants are kind of hard to wrap, Anki has the next best thing. Vector is a voice-activated robot that is more like a helpful sidekick. It has the ability to react to sound, his environment, and recognize people while answering questions, setting timers, giving the forecast, and also doubling as a personal photographer. Continually updating skills and features — including an upcoming Alexa integration — and always ready to assist, Vector has a charming personality that is curious, playful, and fun, making it more like putting a palm-sized pet under the tree rather than a purpose-built box.

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HP Sprocket Photo Printer

Holidays are great times to make some memorable photos. The HP Sprocket Photo Printer lets you share them, instantly. Small enough to slip into a coat pocket or bag, it lets you wirelessly print out 2x3-inch snapshots or stickers directly from your phone, whether they're in your camera roll or on social media. The companion app lets you add filters, borders, emojis, and drawings before you print, and it uses commonly-found Zink photo paper.

UAV Scrambler 300 Drone Jammer

Design matters, even when you're defending your airspace from unwanted drones. The UAV Scrambler 300 is fully equipped for battle and is also a 2018 Red Dot Design winner. The jammer has three antennas for directional interference that affect all operating frequencies of consumer drones. The antennas shoot signals that force a drone to return to its base or land, keeping your airspace secure. The jammer itself is made with a strong impact resistance body and a non-reflective matte finish and is designed with the handle and sight acting as the center of gravity to help reduce fatigue and improve accuracy during a drone invasion.

Taser Pulse+ Stun Gun

Stun Guns strike a great self-defense balance between actual firearms and blades or bludgeons. The Taser Pulse+ Stun Gun does standard stunners one better. Its pistol shape and laser sight make for easy aiming, and its cartridges provide a 30-second muscular override. But most importantly, it syncs with the Noonlight mobile app, immediately alerting law enforcement, GPS location included, should you ever actually have to use it, giving you peace of mind that help is on the way.

Samsung Infinity Flex Display

They've been teasing it for years, and while they might not be the first to market, the Samsung Infinity Flex Display will likely mark the mainstream debut of foldable devices. Revealed at their annual developer conference, the tech combines a 4.58" cover display with a 7.3" internal display that folds up when not in use. That interior screen will be able to display three apps at once, in part thanks to the baked-in foldable support coming to Android. Mass-production of the display is said to begin in the next few months, although it remains to be seen when we might see a device built around it.